Why do I hate tropic thunder?

Question

I saw this movie, and my friend was laughing. but i wasnt. I wanted to laugh in the movie but something was making me not laugh.

I think ben stiller movies suck. It always seems like he is trying too hard or something - there are perfect setups but they always end in a less funny way then it could of.

The cast didnt gel at ALL! but robert downey jr was good.

It just wasnt funny to me. A prime example would be when

Ben stiller says : " I dont believe you people "

Fake black guy says : What do you mean you people

The real black guy says : What do YOU mean YOU people

Great setup but it didnt make me laugh.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Answer 1

I thought it was okay, but I didn't think a soldier getting his hands blown off by a grenade was a very good thing to laugh about.  I thought that was more offensive than the word r****d.  

I wonder what a young soldier who just lost his hands would think of that scene??

I agree with you about Robert Downey Jr., he was the real star of the movie, and Jack Black was a waste, he is capable of so much more, he was way better in School of Rock.

It wasn't nearly as funny as the critics were making it out to be.  They made it sound like the funniest movie of all time.

Answer 2

I thought it was okay - I think it was just because generally Ben Stiller's comedy can be a bit over the top or predictable. It's the same, I sense.

I agree with you though - Robert Downey Jr is somewhat of a legend.

Answer 3

it's supposed to be a great and funny movie - maybe it just wasn't for you....

Answer 4

who cares...

Answer 5

This isn't a question. Its more of a rant.

Answer 6

It didn't appeal to you